Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Pink Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage bee brooch features a detailed, dimensional design accented with vibrant pink sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.11tcw Pink Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this vintage bee brooch features a detailed, dimensional design accented with vibrant pink sapphires.
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A charming and finely crafted vintage bee brooch, masterfully made in Italy in solid 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This stunning bee brooch, crafted by the renowned Herbert Rosenthal, is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Beehive Brooch by Bijoux Cascio
By Bijoux Cascio
Located in Milano, IT
Shaped as a stylized bee, the brooch features a richly detailed body crafted in what is likely gold-plated bronze, with black enamel accents enhancing the segmented abdomen and head.
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Silver Insect Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver bee brooch, adorned with ruby eyes, blue sapphires and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Monet Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bumble Bee" Brooch
By Monet
Located in New York, NY
Monet wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Bumble Bee" brooch is accented with detailed etching and wings resembling a set of musical harps.
Bee Insect 14k Gold Brooch with Ruby and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
14K GOLD STYLISTIC BROOCH WITH RUBY AND PEARL Metal: 14k rose gold Stones: Ruby 0.02ct, pearl Dimension: 18mm x 13mm, 2.5mm thickness Weight: 1.5 grams Retail: $900
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby-Eye Bee Figural Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Charming vintage figural brooch crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, designed as a detailed bee with ruby-set eyes totaling approximately 0.05 carat weight.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold rhinestones bee insect figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43 ❤...
Antique Victorian 9k Yellow Gold 18.36ct Opal & Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional antique Victorian bee brooch, exquisitely crafted in 9K yellow gold and centered around a captivating 18.36 carat opal.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 CT Sapphire Bumble Bee 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original vintage 14K yellow gold sapphire bee brooch pendant. Designed with a three-dimensional, lifelike form, the thorax and abdomen are pavé set with approximately 20 round bri...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Rosenthal ruby brooch with excellent craftsmanship in 18KT yellow gold! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:9.91 Item25000008 err WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewel...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage JOAN RIVERS gold coral bee bug designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with lucite and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 7/8" by 1 1/8" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition ...
Gold Plate
Vintage Gold Bee with Ruby Eyes Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish Finely detailed A Vintage Gold Bee with Sculpted Textured Wings Brooch and Ruby Eyes, Hand set with Vibrant Rubies and Hand-crafted in 14k Yellow Gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Lexington, KY
The piece is solid 18K yellow gold with two small inset ruby eyes. 18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch 18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Bee Brooch, 0.6 Carat, Designer Unknown, 4.41g
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite charm of our Diamond Bee Brooch/Pin, crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold and Adorned with 0.6 carats of sparkling round diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A vibrant and beautifully crafted bee brooch fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, set with bright green tsavorite garnets and finished with ruby eyes and diamond-set wings.
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bee Shape Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Brooch Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 4.0 Grams 1: Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Carat Weight: 1.2 Ct. (19 Pcs) Primary Stone Cut: ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Silver & 9k Yellow Gold 3.62tcw Diamond & 3.63tcw Sapphire Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage bee brooch is an especially striking and highly collectible figural jewel, combining 3.62ctw of diamonds, 3.63ctw of sapphires, and 0.12ctw of rubies in a dramatic silve...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Jade, Ruby and Pearl Gold Bumble Bee Bug Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Gemstone Gold Bumble Bee Brooch. Hand set with Jade, Ruby and Pearl.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Vintage 14k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.49ctw VS2 Diamond Bee Brooch 14k Yellow White Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.49ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - I Clarity - VS2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 5.7 Grams St...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 18k Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bumble Bee Brooch, Circa 1950
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The fluttering, filigree wings of this Retro-mid century bumble bee brooch evoke a feeling of freedom. The vivid green enamel body arranged in a square pattern contrasts with the tex...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Multi Gemstone Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Gold BEE Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! A Wonderful Multi Gemstone Brooch. Securely Hand set with 2.75tcw Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires set in Hand crafted 14K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1" L x 1.1"...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wonderland Bee Oval Red Ruby & Diamond 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This brooch is bejeweled in vibrant tone of ruby and brilliant diamond in an white gold setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch 42 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.32 CT 1 Rubellite - 5.43 CT 2 Rubies - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.59 GM Look at the b...
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Gold Turquoise Mother of Pearl Ruby Bee Pendant Brooch Circa 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
A charming 14K yellow gold bee pendant brooch, dating to the 1960s, designed as a realistic bee with mother of pearl wings and a striped body inlaid with alternating bands of turquoi...
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AVON signed vintage gold tone bee fly insect designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A67 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A vibrant and beautifully crafted bee brooch fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, set with glowing yellow sapphires and finished with ruby eyes and diamond-set wings.
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bee insect figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku ...
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch. This beautiful Herbert Rosenthal diamond and pearl bee pin brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Diamond 3D Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This charming vintage brooch takes the delightful form of a three-dimensional bee, its textured body sparkling with a dense cluster of diamonds that catch the light with lively brill...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
A vibrant and beautifully crafted bee brooch fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold, set with vivid pink sapphires and finished with ruby eyes and diamond-set wings.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Black Pearl Emerald Diamond & Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are amazed by the unique use of gemstones to create this vintage beauty!! Brooch Details Material: 18K White Gold Brooch Length: 1 Inch Brooch Width: 1 1/2 Inches Weight: 9.1 Gra...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand Made Antique Bee 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Garnet and Pearl
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
This antique handmade bee brooch is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing exquisite vintage workmanship and fine detail.
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond with Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.34 carat with Ruby 0.01 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 2.6 cm Total Weight: 5.35 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Peridot White Diamonds Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Bee Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Details : Rossella Ugolini bee pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and round cut green peridot.
Black Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire Bee Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold deep intense blue sapphire bee pin. The body of the bee has 39 invisibly set square cut blue sapphires with an approximate total weight of 4...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Little Bee Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An attractive brooch box is included. All of our brooch are available in various kinds of gemstones, We offer four metals; white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum.
Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.58ctw Ruby Sapphire Bee Pin 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Insect Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.54ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Sapphires - Total Carats - 0.04ctw Cut - Round Colo...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tahitian Pearl Blue Enamel and Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Awesome Tahitian Pearl, Blue Enamel and Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch Pendant. Hand set with a 10.50mm Tahitian Pearl with Blue Enamel and Hand set Sparkling .23tcw Diamonds, enh...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond 3D Bee Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Slender gold legs complete the figure, so the bee looks ready to land on a lapel.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold & Silver 1.2ctw Diamond Large Detailed Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (40) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose & Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.20ctw (approx.) (2) Red Stones - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Multi Color Tourmalines & Pearl Victorian Style Bee 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A stunning bee brooch was inspired by Victorian period insect broch.
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire & Diamond Colorful Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires & Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Bright and Vibrant Red, Green, Blue & White - 1.0ctw (approx.) M...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cilea Paris Black and Gold Resin Carved Brooch Giant Honey Bee
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this stunning, dimensional honey bee brooch. This rare fantasy-inspired artisanal resin brooch features an oversized bee with a textured pattern, skillfully craf...
18k Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Bee Fly Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Baroque Shape - White - 9.3x6.9mm (approx.) (9) Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires - Super Hight Quality - Round Brilliant Cut - P...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Baroque Pearl Diamond Bee Insect Pin Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Baroque Pearl and Diamond Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold, circa 1880. A poetic example of Victorian naturalism, this antique bee brooch from the late 19th century...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch, 1.00tcw Hand set Diamonds, enhancing the Wings and Body and featuring a Tahitian South Sea Pearl.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$700Sale Price|20% Off
Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Green Swarovski Crystal Bee Wasp Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin, featuring a pave green-crystal sterling silver bee. This is definitely a bold and bright vintage accessory! Gold-Vermeil Width: 1 3/8 in, Length: 1 1/4 in Mar...
Crystal, Emerald, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Set of 2 Bee Brooches Pin Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Blue Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
A Set of two Bee Pin / Pendant (optional) Brilliant colors of Emerald and Blue Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold approx 4.0 gram each pin Size: approx 22 x22 mm One Brooch is Green Emerald a...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Gold 2.5 Carat Natural Ruby Bee Pin Brooch Circa 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14K yellow gold bee-shaped brooch set with approximately 2.5 carats of natural round rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Coral & Pearls Detailed Flower Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Corals - Multi Shapes Including Flower & Bee Shape - Soft Angel Skin Pink Color Numerous Genuine Freshwater Pearls - Pearl Like Shapes - Grayish Wh...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Black Onyx and Green Emeralds in eyes. Hand crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Rubies Treatment: H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Bee Brooch 14K Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Cats Eye Quartz
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title: Antique Victorian Bee Brooch Gold & Silver Diamond Emerald Quartz Insect Pin Description: Antique Victorian insect-motif brooch designed as a bee, crafted in silver and gold ...
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Iconic Jewelled Bee Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique vintage iconic gold tone bee brooch embellished with clear crystals.
Gilt Metal
14k Gold Sapphire Cubic Zirconia Detailed Bumble Bee Fly Petite Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (12) Synthetic Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Rich Blue Color (7) Cubic Zirconia - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - White Color Material: Soli...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Insect Animal Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold. A captivating 19th-century insect brooch modeled as a bee, crafted with remarkable realism in silver-t...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.